Description
Discover this creamy, tangy Greek yogurt sauce that transforms ordinary dishes into extraordinary culinary experiences!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Greek yogurt (full-fat, strained)
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- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
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- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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- ¼ cup fresh dill, finely chopped
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- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
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- 1 teaspoon sea salt
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- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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- 1 tablespoon cucumber, finely grated and drained (optional)
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- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
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- Pinch of sumac (optional)
Instructions
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- Strain the Greek yogurt through a cheesecloth-lined fine-mesh strainer for 2 hours in the refrigerator to remove excess liquid.
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- In a medium bowl, combine the strained yogurt with minced garlic and olive oil.
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- Add fresh lemon juice, chopped dill, and mint. Mix well.
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- Season with salt, pepper, and cumin. Stir to combine.
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- If using, fold in the drained grated cucumber.
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- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
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- Before serving, drizzle with additional olive oil and sprinkle with sumac if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg